Cost of replacement windshields, installed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2004, 02:48 PM

I can't tell if this is a good price or not.

My local glass company that I use all the time quoted me $218 for a new front windshield installed (with standard seal) and $169 for the rear (same) in the 68.

They also quoted me $80 front and $80 rear to install my glass with new seals. Are these prices OK? I will tackle every aspect of building this thing back up myself, EXCEPT for the glass install.

Seems to me the price to pay to have someone else do it AND have a warranty against leakage is good.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-13-2004, 02:54 PM

Sounds about right here in CA. I just had my rear slider installed for $60 and I supplied the gasket. The last windshield cost me $250 they suppied the gasket

70c10 · 10-13-2004, 03:19 PM

Two weeks ago, my dad paid a company $185 to install a tinted windshield. We already had the new gasket. When the installer was there he charged $15 to install the new rear slider (10 minute job since old slider was already out). We already had the new gasket. He and a helper pulled both wing windows and both door glasses and swapped in all 4 new pieces for $75 total. I was told by several people to ask the tech if he would be interested in making extra cash since he was there already and it worked out great.

RShaips · 10-13-2004, 04:23 PM

I paid right around $200.00 installed and I supplied the gasket. I put a new back slider window into my 67 last night. Its not that difficult if you have help and use the rope method. I would pay someone to the front though !

kaycee · 10-13-2004, 08:09 PM

Hey Glock I just got a front window for my 69 step from ELITE glass in Cheyenne for $92.I belive he said $180 installed with a new rubber, I allready had the rubber and installed it myself.They r real easy to put in I put my back 1 in about 30 min.

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2004, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Hey Glock I just got a front window for my 69 step from ELITE glass in Cheyenne for $92.I belive he said $180 installed with a new rubber, I allready had the rubber and installed it myself.They r real easy to put in I put my back 1 in about 30 min.

Wow, the prices I got was from Elite in Fort Collins!! Guess I'll head north to get glass!! Might have to invite you down when I get to that point. Did you use any type of sealer, or just the bare rubber seal?

Don't know if you saw my other post or not, but I finally got the frame cut down. Going good so far!

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=123356

cochran63 · 10-13-2004, 11:26 PM

About 4 months ago i had a new windshield and ruber installed in my 72. It was 138. I had a new windshield put in my deville today and it was only 195 installed.

Tx Firefighter · 10-14-2004, 07:39 AM

Around here, it's about 120 to 130 installed.

I think I may need to do an FAQ on installing back windows. I don't want to see a member paying to have someone install theirs. That's money that could be better spent on truck parts.

glock35ipsc · 10-14-2004, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Around here, it's about 120 to 130 installed.

I think I may need to do an FAQ on installing back windows. I don't want to see a member paying to have someone install theirs. That's money that could be better spent on truck parts.

I am amazed at the difference in prices around the country. Seems places are almost charging what they want.

I could do the rear probably, but for some reason, I get the jitters thinking about doing the front. Something to do with it leaking........

kaycee · 10-14-2004, 09:23 PM

SOUNDS good to me glock I am of on FRI. SAT. SUN.I put my back 1 in abbout 15 min. I didn't use any sealer on them either and no leaks with the garden hose test

glock35ipsc · 10-14-2004, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

SOUNDS good to me glock I am of on FRI. SAT. SUN.I put my back 1 in abbout 15 min. I didn't use any sealer on them either and no leaks with the garden hose test

It's a deal, but don't load up and head south just yet. I might be at that point by spring if I am lucky!!!

gonebad2 · 10-15-2004, 12:07 AM

I just had one installed last may. $115.00 installed and they even came to my garage and installed it there. The brand Pilkington. It's tinted with the real dark tinted band on top. I provided a new GM gasket. Is that great service or what?

TugOwar · 10-16-2004, 08:13 AM

I'm gonna be replacing my windsheild soon, so after reading this thread I called one of the local glass shops yesterday for a quick estimate. . . I almost dropped the phone!

$245 installed IF they can reuse the old gasket. Additional $65 for a new gasket.

After I picked my jaw up off the floor I told them thanks for the estimate and hung up, then turned around and ordered a $38.50 gasket from Wes. I'll call a smaller shop today and just price the windsheild its self. I think I can do the install myself A WHOLE LOT CHEAPER. At least thats what I keep telling myself.

You can do it self, you can do it self. . .

10-13-2004, 02:48 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Cost of replacement windshields, installed? I can't tell if this is a good price or not. My local glass company that I use all the time quoted me $218 for a new front windshield installed (with standard seal) and $169 for the rear (same) in the 68. They also quoted me $80 front and $80 rear to install my glass with new seals. Are these prices OK? I will tackle every aspect of building this thing back up myself, EXCEPT for the glass install. Seems to me the price to pay to have someone else do it AND have a warranty against leakage is good. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-13-2004, 02:54 PM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Sounds about right here in CA. I just had my rear slider installed for $60 and I supplied the gasket. The last windshield cost me $250 they suppied the gasket __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-13-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Two weeks ago, my dad paid a company $185 to install a tinted windshield. We already had the new gasket. When the installer was there he charged $15 to install the new rear slider (10 minute job since old slider was already out). We already had the new gasket. He and a helper pulled both wing windows and both door glasses and swapped in all 4 new pieces for $75 total. I was told by several people to ask the tech if he would be interested in making extra cash since he was there already and it worked out great. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 10-13-2004 at 05:30 PM.

10-13-2004, 08:09 PM	#5
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	Hey Glock I just got a front window for my 69 step from ELITE glass in Cheyenne for $92.I belive he said $180 installed with a new rubber, I allready had the rubber and installed it myself.They r real easy to put in I put my back 1 in about 30 min. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

10-13-2004, 11:26 PM	#7
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	About 4 months ago i had a new windshield and ruber installed in my 72. It was 138. I had a new windshield put in my deville today and it was only 195 installed. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

10-13-2004, 04:23 PM	#4
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I paid right around $200.00 installed and I supplied the gasket. I put a new back slider window into my 67 last night. Its not that difficult if you have help and use the rope method. I would pay someone to the front though !

10-14-2004, 07:39 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Around here, it's about 120 to 130 installed. I think I may need to do an FAQ on installing back windows. I don't want to see a member paying to have someone install theirs. That's money that could be better spent on truck parts.

10-14-2004, 09:23 PM	#10
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	SOUNDS good to me glock I am of on FRI. SAT. SUN.I put my back 1 in abbout 15 min. I didn't use any sealer on them either and no leaks with the garden hose test __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

10-15-2004, 12:07 AM	#12
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I just had one installed last may. $115.00 installed and they even came to my garage and installed it there. The brand Pilkington. It's tinted with the real dark tinted band on top. I provided a new GM gasket. Is that great service or what? __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 10-15-2004 at 12:10 AM.

10-16-2004, 08:13 AM	#13
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	I'm gonna be replacing my windsheild soon, so after reading this thread I called one of the local glass shops yesterday for a quick estimate. . . I almost dropped the phone! $245 installed IF they can reuse the old gasket. Additional $65 for a new gasket. After I picked my jaw up off the floor I told them thanks for the estimate and hung up, then turned around and ordered a $38.50 gasket from Wes. I'll call a smaller shop today and just price the windsheild its self. I think I can do the install myself A WHOLE LOT CHEAPER. At least thats what I keep telling myself. You can do it self, you can do it self. . .

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